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PR exec aims to drive Honda Accord 1 million miles

Justin Near bought the 1997 Accord for $2,850 and hopes to reach 1 million miles.

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Justin Near bought a 1997 Honda Accord with roughly 624,000 miles on it — and sees no reason to stop there. His goal: 1 million.Catch up quick: Near, a car collector, spotted the one-owner Accord on <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Bring a Trailer" data-vars-click-url="https://bringatrailer.com/" data-vars-content-id="26beba03-408a-4df5-afd7-eb80f509e385" data-vars-headline="PR exec aims to drive Honda Accord 1 million miles" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://bringatrailer.com/" target="_blank">Bring a Trailer</a>.

New psychiatric hospital opens this fall

The Northville campus will serve adults, children and adolescents amid high need for mental health services.

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Construction has finished on a new state-run psychiatric hospital serving Southeast Michigan.Why it matters: Need is high and beds are limited for people experiencing severe mental illness or developmental disabilities.

Detroit automakers face shrinking growth options amid China rise

Years of betting on pickups and SUVs have left Detroit vulnerable to global rivals like China.

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Detroit&#x27;s automakers are running out of room to grow after years of retreating toward their most defensible turf: pickups and SUVs.The big picture: Japanese and Korean rivals are taking more U.S. market share, while Chinese competitors are squeezing Detroit overseas.

Why I'm keeping my 16-year-old Honda Accord

A trusted Ferndale mechanic helped me see the value of keeping my old car on the road.

I&#x27;ve always bought used cars, a habit I inherited from my dad.Between the lines: His aging Cadillacs, usually the length of a small boat, used to embarrass me a little. Now I get it.

Michigan weighs kratom ban as cases rise

Opinions vary on whether to ban kratom or regulate its sale.

Michigan&#x27;s debate over <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="kratom" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2025/07/30/illinois-lawmakers-kratom-7oh-reform" data-vars-content-id="4a385c4a-b891-416f-9047-8ca3108bada9" data-vars-headline="Michigan weighs kratom ban as cases rise" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2025/07/30/illinois-lawmakers-kratom-7oh-reform" target="_self">kratom</a> has ramped up after related compounds were found near two University of Mississippi <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="students who died" data-vars-click-url="https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/ole-miss-student-deaths-kratom-rcna599305" data-vars-content-id="4a385c4a-b891-416f-9047-8ca3108bada9" data-vars-headline="Michigan weighs kratom ban as cases rise" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/ole-miss-student-deaths-kratom-rcna599305" target="_blank">students who died</a> last month.Why it matters: The increasingly popular substances aren&#x27;t regulated in <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Michigan" data-vars-click-url="https://globalkratomcoalition.org/regulation-map" data-vars-content-id="4a385c4a-b891-416f-9047-8ca3108bada9" data-vars-headline="Michigan weighs kratom ban as cases rise" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://globalkratomcoalition.org/regulation-map" target="_blank">Michigan</a>. State lawmakers are weighing whether to ban kratom outright, or control how it&#x27;s sold.

New COVID-19 vaccines are now available in Michigan

Here's the latest on what's available, who should get the updated vaccine and when.

Have you been getting texts from CVS or Walgreens letting you know the updated COVID-19 vaccine is ready?Why it matters: You may be wondering who should get the updated vaccine and when. Here&#x27;s what you need to know.

Michigan braces for fall tick surge

Blacklegged ticks enter another peak activity period this fall.

This year&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="tick season" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2026/05/01/be-prepared-this-tick-season-in-michigan" data-vars-content-id="0659705a-5aba-4497-a19a-effebacf0520" data-vars-headline="Michigan braces for fall tick surge" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2026/05/01/be-prepared-this-tick-season-in-michigan" target="_self">tick season</a> has been a doozy — and another surge is coming in the fall.Why it matters: Tick bites can pose serious health risks, transmitting pathogens that cause illnesses including <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Lyme disease" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/08/04/lyme-disease-symptoms-treatment" data-vars-content-id="0659705a-5aba-4497-a19a-effebacf0520" data-vars-headline="Michigan braces for fall tick surge" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/08/04/lyme-disease-symptoms-treatment" target="_self">Lyme disease</a> and triggering <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="alpha-gal syndrome" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/07/31/alpha-gal-ags-tick-meat-allergy-cases" data-vars-content-id="0659705a-5aba-4497-a19a-effebacf0520" data-vars-headline="Michigan braces for fall tick surge" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/07/31/alpha-gal-ags-tick-meat-allergy-cases" target="_self">alpha-gal syndrome</a>, an allergy to red meat.

Smart shopping for farmers markets 

A few questions can help you learn where your produce came from.

Michigan&#x27;s massive <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="cyclospora outbreak" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/08/03/cyclospora-outbreak-deaths-illness-symptoms" data-vars-content-id="c650865f-13df-4165-8fd3-a1a804731047" data-vars-headline="Smart shopping for farmers markets " data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/08/03/cyclospora-outbreak-deaths-illness-symptoms" target="_self">cyclospora outbreak</a> has made some shoppers think harder about where their produce comes from.Why it matters: Metro Detroit&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="farmers markets" data-vars-click-url="https://mifma.org/find-a-farmers-market/" data-vars-content-id="c650865f-13df-4165-8fd3-a1a804731047" data-vars-headline="Smart shopping for farmers markets " data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://mifma.org/find-a-farmers-market/" target="_blank">farmers markets</a> offer a chance to buy closer to the source — and ask questions directly of the people selling your food.

Vaccination rates fall among Michigan kindergarteners

Michigan's vaccine waiver rate rose to 7.7% as coverage declined.

Vaccination rates among Michigan kindergartners decreased during the 2025–2026 school year, according to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="new data" data-vars-click-url="https://www.cdc.gov/schoolvaxview/data/index.html" data-vars-content-id="a9224af1-2bd5-4880-8a34-8f03672451ec" data-vars-headline="Vaccination rates fall among Michigan kindergarteners" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.cdc.gov/schoolvaxview/data/index.html" target="_blank">new data</a> from the CDC.The big picture: It&#x27;s part of a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="national trend" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/08/17/kindergarten-vaccine-rates-fall" data-vars-content-id="a9224af1-2bd5-4880-8a34-8f03672451ec" data-vars-headline="Vaccination rates fall among Michigan kindergarteners" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/08/17/kindergarten-vaccine-rates-fall" target="_self">national trend</a>. Exemptions from getting one or more vaccines increased in 41 states and the District of Columbia, growing to 4.2% from 3.6% the year before.

"Healing Detroit" tells stories of community care

Shiraz Ahmed's video short series and nearly complete documentary show how Detroiters build networks of care.

A filmmaker telling the stories of Detroiters navigating the challenging U.S. health care system has debuted a mini-documentary series on social media.Why it matters: Community organizations, charities and individuals have long helped fill <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="gaps" data-vars-click-url="https://sdoh.planetdetroit.org/" data-vars-content-id="2f80c6c0-af08-4ee3-9547-10646fbd9b8f" data-vars-headline="&quot;Healing Detroit&quot; tells stories of community care" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://sdoh.planetdetroit.org/" target="_blank">gaps</a> in Detroit&#x27;s inequitable health care system. But people don&#x27;t necessarily know about those resources.

University of Michigan Health ranks among U.S. best

U.S. News also ranked the Ann Arbor hospital No. 1 in Michigan.

University of Michigan Health in Ann Arbor is among the top 20 highest-rated hospitals in the country, according to the latest rankings from <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="U.S. News &amp; World Report" data-vars-click-url="https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/rankings" data-vars-content-id="e20d900e-6fdd-4a5c-b775-7a7344737bd8" data-vars-headline="University of Michigan Health ranks among U.S. best" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/rankings" target="_blank">U.S. News &amp; World Report</a>.Why it matters: Patients often consult the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="rigorous annual ranking system" data-vars-click-url="https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals" data-vars-content-id="e20d900e-6fdd-4a5c-b775-7a7344737bd8" data-vars-headline="University of Michigan Health ranks among U.S. best" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals" target="_blank">rigorous annual ranking system</a> when looking for the best care for their medical needs.

National measles surge raises concerns in Michigan

Some Michigan communities remain below the vaccination threshold that limits spread.

The U.S. <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="measles" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/07/25/measles-record-cases-states-numbers" data-vars-content-id="887d67b1-af1c-4edd-a7ab-9e0db19c9c02" data-vars-headline="National measles surge raises concerns in Michigan" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/07/25/measles-record-cases-states-numbers" target="_self">measles</a> case count has reached levels not seen in more than three decades, and Michigan has already seen two outbreaks this year.Why it matters: Measles was <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="declared eliminated" data-vars-click-url="https://www.cdc.gov/measles/about/questions.html" data-vars-content-id="887d67b1-af1c-4edd-a7ab-9e0db19c9c02" data-vars-headline="National measles surge raises concerns in Michigan" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.cdc.gov/measles/about/questions.html" target="_blank">declared eliminated</a> in the U.S. in 2000 thanks to an effective vaccination program. But childhood vaccination rates have slipped in recent years, allowing outbreaks to take hold in communities with lower immunization coverage.